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Elon Musk’s Tesla Robotaxi launches in Austin: Here’s how much each ride costs

Posted on Jun 23, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

The rollout, which took place over the weekend, marks the first time Tesla vehicles have carried paying passengers without a human...

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Tesla shares jump 10% as robotaxi pilot hits the streets of Austin

Posted on Jun 23, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

The pilot rollout took place in Austin, Texas, where a limited group of users were able to hail fully autonomous Tesla robotaxis on...

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Waymo will start testing its autonomous cars in New York again

Posted on Jun 18, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Cars will be manually driven for now, not unlike the mapping tests Waymo ran in 2021, but the company says it ultimately wants to bring...

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BlackRock backs self-driving tech firm in $600m round

Posted on Jun 18, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Applied Intuition, a software company specializing in automotive technology, has reached a US$15 billion valuation after a US$600 million...

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MUFG invests in May Mobility for autonomous vehicle deployment

Posted on Jun 17, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

MUFG Bank is investing in and partnering with May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle technology company, for the deployment of autonomous...

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WeRide signs MoU with RTA and Uber to Launch Pilot Operations of Autonomous Vehicles

Posted on Jun 16, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai’s Roads and Transport...

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Tesla begins testing self-driving cars in Rome

Posted on Jun 13, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Tesla has begun testing its autonomous driving technology on the streets of Rome, Italy, marking a significant milestone in its global...

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Goldman Sees Autonomous Vehicles Transforming Insurance World

Posted on Jun 11, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

The rise of autonomous vehicles will force a reconfiguration of the $400 billion US auto-insurance industry, as accidents caused by human...

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Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout 

Posted on Jun 10, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

U.K.-based autonomous vehicle technology company Wayve and Uber plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London in the coming...

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China’s WeRide, Malaysia’s Causeway Link among firms bidding to run driverless public buses in S’pore

Posted on Jun 10, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

The local offshoot of Chinese self-driving technology company WeRide and a consortium led by Malaysian bus operator Handal Indah, also...

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Tesla officially starts autonomous ‘testing’ phase in Austin days before planned launch

Posted on Jun 9, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Tesla has officially entered the autonomous vehicle ‘testing’ phase in Austin, Texas days before its planned launch of a commercial...

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Autonomous truck startup Plus to go public in $1.2 billion deal with Michael Klein-backed SPAC

Posted on Jun 6, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Self-driving truck startup Plus Automation will go public in the United States through a $1.2 billion merger with special purpose...

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WeRide Teams Up with Renault to Bring Autonomous Shuttle to Roland-Garros Again

Posted on Jun 3, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, is partnering with Renault Group, a premium partner of Roland-Garros, for the...

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Waymo hits 10M driverless rides, eyes expansion across U.S.

Posted on Jun 2, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Waymo, the self-driving taxi service owned by Google parent Alphabet, has reached a historic milestone, successfully conducting 10 million...

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Elon Musk pushes Congress to clear road for autonomous vehicles

Posted on Jun 1, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Elon Musk is actively lobbying US lawmakers to back legislation that would clear the path for autonomous vehicles (AV) as part of Tesla’s...

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Tesla Jumps Ahead of Schedule with First Self-Driving Car Delivery

Posted on May 30, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Tesla has successfully tested its self-driving Model Y vehicles on public streets in Austin with no incidents, according to a statement...

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WeRide Expands into Saudi Arabia with Launch of Robotaxi and More Autonomous Driving Products

Posted on May 27, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in...

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Pony.ai Partners with Dubai RTA to Accelerate Autonomous Mobility in the Middle Eastern Metropolis

Posted on May 26, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

The collaboration underscores Pony.ai’s commitment to advancing autonomous driving technology in one of the world’s most...

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Korea falls behind as U.S., China scale robotaxis

Posted on May 26, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

As robotaxi services continue to scale in the United States and China, South Korea is lagging in the global autonomous driving race due to...

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WeRide Announces Plan to Expand Commercial Robotaxi Services to 15 Additional Cities Globally

Posted on May 21, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

WeRide accelerates global commercialization of its autonomous driving services, moving toward scalable operations with additional...

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